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Aphrodite Temple, better known under the name Parthenon, is considered the main historic landmark of Athens. The building has a miraculous construction from an archaeological point of view. Built in the 5th century BC, Parthenon consists of numerous columns and looks very light weighted at a glance. There is another important landmark nearby – the Erechtheion that was constructed in the 5th century. Many centuries ago a beautiful palace stood on the site of the ancient temple. According to a legend, the dispute between Poseidon and Aphrodite took place at that palace. The territory around the Erechtheion is decorated with beautiful statues, the most famous of which are Caryatid sculptures. One of the statues was brought to the British Museum in order to keep it in safety. … Open

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However, the Achaean reign didn’t last long, and the ruling king had to give his land to the Byzantine. At that time, the town was in war with the Crusaders for several years already. Monemvasia was in the epicenter of the battles. In 1293, the Aragonese admiral Roger of Lauria made a devastating attack on the town. The consequences were dreadful: a part of Monemvasia was in ruins, and adults were enslaved. … Open

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Attica Region

If you are a connoisseur of modern art, it will be exciting for you to visit the Municipal Gallery of Athens. It houses a rich collection of paintings and sculptures from the leading 19th- and 20th-century Greek artists. The gallery is located on Avdi Square in Metaxourgeio. Keep in mind that it is closed on Mondays. Another center of contemporary culture is the Deste ... Open »

Spetses Island

The Church of Agios Nikolaos is also located here. It was built in 1700 and almost hasn’t been destroyed. The flag of the Greek War of Independence was sewed at the church. Moreover, the dead body of the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte who came to Greece to fight on the side of Greeks was kept in the church for three years. The square before the entrance of the church is tiled ... Open »

Hydra Island

Pavlos Kountouriotis Mansion is located on the hillside full of pine trees. In 1991 it became a museum, where you can know about legends, customs and traditions of Hydra inhabitants. The Historical Archives Museum also deserves your attention. There is a rich collection of weapons, clothes and household items. There are not many ancient artefacts but some of the findings ... Open »

Kalamata

Fans of ancient history will find it very interesting to visit the Archaeological Museum of Kalamata. It exhibits a range of artifacts that cast the light upon the major events in the ancient Greek and Medieval history. Remarkably, many of these items were found in the suburbs of the city, but the museum exhibits relics found in different regions of the country. A large part ... Open »

Agistri Island

Panagia Chrysopolitissa was destroyed in the 7th century by the Arabs, who had wars on Agistri and nearby islands. The church was reconstructed in the 16 the century and tourists can visit it nowadays. One more attraction is a school, built in traditional Greek style. Megalochori or Milos, the capital of Agistri, is rich with various attractions. Many tourists are ... Open »

Aegina Island

One of the most well-known monuments on Aegina is the temple of Aphaia, which is situated near Ayia Marina. It was built in the 5th century BC and it has preserved well. There are 24 columns left and you can see statues and a bath for olive oil inside the building. The fronton sculptures, illustrating battles between mythological characters and beasts were found there in the ... Open »

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